First regional energy plan gets state approval under siting law

A solar array is under construction off Route 7 in Bennington. Photo by Jim Therrien/VTDiggerBENNINGTON — Bennington County’s regional energy plan is the first of its type to be certified by the Vermont Department of Public Service.
The document, prepared by the Bennington County Regional Commission in partnership with state government departments and businesses in the energy field, received DPS approval June 21. The plan constitutes a lengthy amendment to the area’s regional p